Chapter 214 New Product Plan

Knowing Vincent's concerns, Samuel smiled and said, "Grandpa, not everything can be accomplished overnight. I am planning something major. You will be extremely satisfied when it is complete."

"Don't use words just to ease my mind, I want to see value in results!" Vincent was furious.

"Grandpa, I know that in your heart, you have never thought of me as the right person to be running Smith Group. I am assuming that this position was only temporary," Samuel snarled.

"So, you mean you will not put any effort in and just idle your time away as a temporary employee?"

"No, I am not doing that. On the contrary, I am full of confidence, but the pressure you are putting me is preventing me from exercising my abilities freely…"

"I get it. You blame on me!" Mr. Smith shouted. He knew that getting angry with Samuel would not work, so he calmly said, "I didn't mean to get upset with you. I hope you will be able to catch Joseph and be a great president!"

Seeing Mr. Smith's anger eased, Samuel also smiled and promised honestly, "Don't worry, I will work hard and live up to your expectations."

"Okay, I believe you can," Mr. Smith picked up his cane and walked out the door.

Samuel stood watching his grandfather walk away, his face filled with fury. He cursed under his breath, "Old man, I will finally get out from under your control one day!"

He sat down at his desk and sent Daisy a message to see how she was doing. After getting her report, he called Mayne and gave immediate orders.

**

It was a week before the launch of a new product, when Joseph suddenly decided to release it.

Kate wondered and asked, "Why not launch it according to our plan? Why do you want to change things?"

"Do you believe in me?" Joseph looked at her and said with a firm tone.

"Of course, I believe in you. However, I would still like a reason!" She was completely confused as to why he was in such a rush.

"Smith Group recently copied our new product and they plan to launch it one day before ours is released," Joseph said calmly, not surprised that Samuel would use such an evil ploy to get revenge on him.

"He did so to compete with our product? But Kate Group is not as strong as Smith Group. We are bound to suffer and lose if we fight with them…" Kate frowned then asked, "How did you know about their plan?"

She knew Joseph should not be aware of their plans, and with Samuel being his enemy, he definitely did not tell him Smith Group's their plans.

"Okay, just do what you are planning," In order not to let the new product suffer losses, Kate agreed with Joseph's proposal and said with confidence, "Our new product will certainly sell very well. We have been working on it constantly."

"Yes, and remember we told the sales department to keep the plan confidential? No showing it to any employee, no matter who they are?" Joseph said.

She seemed to understand Joseph's insinuation, "You mean, someone disclosed our original plan so that Samuel found out about it?"

"You could say that," Joseph whispered.

Kate trembled suddenly, and said in disbelief, "I don't think so…"

"You cannot judge a person by their appearance. Perhaps the one who is closest to you would betray your trust!" Joseph didn't say right out who it was for fear that Kate would be upset, but he thought she understood what he was saying.

After Joseph left, Kate sat at her desk wondering who would deceive her. The only people close to her at Kate Group were Daisy and Anna. Then she realized that the plan had come from the sales department, she was in disbelief. She immediately called the sales department to have the manager come to see her.

"Lady Kate!"

Kate looked at Matt and asked, "Was Daisy present when you discussed our new product plan?"

"Yes," Matt replied honestly.

"Then she must be very knowledgeable about the information?"

"Yes!" Matt thought that Kate just cared about Daisy's work performance, so she answered without hesitation.

However, Kate's expression changed.

When she didn't say anything more, Matt curiously asked, "Are you going to promote her? Her performance is great, and her attitude is perfect. She also gives us suggestions…"

"Tell me the truth, Matt. Do you care about Daisy because of my relationship with her or you really think she is so excellent?" Kate interrupted.

"I…" This question made Matt confused, especially after he saw Kate's serious face.

"I need you to tell me the truth!" Kate demanded, remembering Joseph's comment. If she continued to let her work there, then all of Kate Group was in jeopardy.

"Don't misunderstand me, Lady Kate. I indeed prioritize her and gave her many opportunities due to your relationship. But, it does not affect her work. The overall plan was confirmed after taking your advice, you and Joseph had to approve it, not Daisy," Matt stammered with fright. He explained so much because he thought something might be wrong with his work.

"You don't have to be nervous. I just know something about her from your explanation.

"Okay…"

After seeing the look on Kate's face, Matt quickly said, "Lady Kate, it was my negligence before, and I will pay more attention in the future."

"Before it leads to great losses, but we can still fix this. The new product will release ahead of schedule. You must be prepared."

"Okay," Matt nodded. It was the first time he had seen Kate so serious. His legs were trembling as he walked out of her office.

Daisy heard about the early product release and went directly to Matt's office. She had been standing outside his door waiting for him. She smiled, "Sir, I heard that the new product will be released early, is that true?"

After seeing Daisy, Matt turned nervous and said, "I don't know anything about it."

"You are the head of the sales department. Why you don't know?" Daisy asked again.

He shrugged his shoulders, "Maybe since you and Kate are sisters, you should ask her directly?"